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India wants a chip-design hub—without the founders who can make it happen

India wants a chip-design hub—without the founders who can make it happen

An “Indian ownership” clause, funding limits, and IP concerns are deterring the very startups the country wants

23.03.2026 10

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Jio, Airtel’s fight with airports has a third winner

As airports, malls, and office towers build their own 5G networks, telecom operators are losing control of indoor connectivity

14.03.2026 20

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Gen Z’s hunt for the elusive ‘cheap’ home of their own

11.02.2026 20

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Shadowfax pays today’s nosebleed prices for Delhivery’s old advantage

27.01.2026 10

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Electronics makers nailed Make in India. How long before they ditch borrowed tech?

06.01.2026 20

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Uttar Pradesh repelled companies for decades. It now makes half of India’s smartphones

03.12.2025 9

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The price Havells paid to become a household name

10.11.2025 10

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Micromax co-founder Rahul Sharma’s ‘comeback’ is made in India. And powered by China

16.10.2025 6

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